Animal Welfare News
Get the scoop on news pertaining to animal issues and welfare, including animal rescue, extinction and mistreatment. Features information about charity events, initiatives, products and services that benefit animals of all kinds.
Creatures of the Abyss Now Open at the Lawrence Hall of Science
Descend to the Deepest Parts of the Ocean at the Newest Exhibition at the Lawrence Hall of Science. - March 11, 2011 - Lawrence Hall of Science
New Children’s Book by Joe Sacco Features Plight of Polar Bears Facing Melting Ice; Released by Dog Ear Publishing
Children of all ages get a thrill when they meet Dancer, a polar bear who lives in Canada in the Arctic. But he needs help because temperatures at his home aren't as cold as they used to be, and the ice is melting. Dancer Under the Lights puts the issue of global warming in terms even young children can understand and provides tips for people to help. - March 06, 2011 - Dog Ear Publishing
The Magic Bullet Fund Helps Another Dog Fight Cancer
The Magic Bullet Fund has assisted more than 100 dogs through cancer treatment. Most people are uninformed about canine cancer, treatment options and the availability of financial assistance through the Magic Bullet Fund. - March 04, 2011 - Magic Bullet Fund
Rescue Chocolate Names Egyptian Mau Rescue Organization the March 2011 Beneficiary
Egyptian Mau Rescue Organization (EMRO) has been named the March 2011 beneficiary for Rescue Chocolate, the vegan chocolate company which donates 100% of its profits to animal rescue organizations. The continuing political upheaval in the Middle East was a factor in deciding to name EMRO as the... - March 03, 2011 - Rescue Chocolate
Tiger Plans Launched at ZSL London Zoo
ZSL London Zoo launches first ever public appeal for fundraising. Plans for an ambitious tiger Conservation HQ at ZSL London Zoo will be lodged with Westminster Council at the end of this month, the Zoo announced today. - February 23, 2011 - ZSL London Zoo
ZSL London Zoo's Squirrel Monkeys Are Nuts for Each Other
Love came in the form of heart shaped bunting for ZSL London Zoo’s Bolivian squirrel monkeys today. - February 21, 2011 - ZSL London Zoo
2011 Phoenix Ferret Symposium Presented by the International Ferret Congress (IFC)
Ferret Enthusiasts will meet in Arizona to Learn the Latest in Ferret Health Care. - February 15, 2011 - International Ferret Congress
ZSL London Zoo to Open Largest Ever Penguin Pool
More than 100 penguins will flock to ZSL London Zoo this summer with the opening of England’s largest ever penguin pool. - February 11, 2011 - ZSL London Zoo
HorsesAdoptedOrGivenAway.info Website Helps Find Suitable New Homes for Unwanted or Distressed Horses
New American website helps existing and prospective horse owners find suitable new homes for unwanted or distressed horses. It also assists those who are considering adopting a horse to more fully understand the total minimum annual expenses of owning and caring for a horse; as compared to other animals, such as a cat and various-size dogs. - February 10, 2011 - Horse Rescue Haven
Rescue Organization Seeks New Legislation to End Stray Pet Overpopulation in Illinois
Gateway Pet Guardians urge residents of Illinois to sign petition for HB 240, a new legislation that will allow Trap/Neuter/Release in the state of Illinois. - February 10, 2011 - Gateway Pet Guardians
Furry Friends Rescue Has Been Named the February 2011 Beneficiary for Rescue Chocolate
Furry Friends Rescue in Freemont, California has been named the February 2011 beneficiary for Rescue Chocolate, the vegan chocolate company which donates 100% of its profits to animal rescue organizations. A different non-profit group is picked each month to receive the company’s... - February 02, 2011 - Rescue Chocolate
Horse Rescue Haven Expands Its Charitable Mission to Help Prevent Neglected and Abused Horses in America
Horse rescue non-profit charity, Horse Rescue Haven, expands its mission (beyond rescuing and caring for neglected and abused domestic horses on its Northern Nevada ranch) to include a comprehensive national preventative program to help prevent and reduce the incidence of these distressed horses, since there simply are not enough horse rescue organizations and facilities to care for the unprecedented need nationwide. - January 29, 2011 - Horse Rescue Haven
NewProductHelp.com to be at Forefront of Marketing Blitz for Crook Star Invention
Kay C., California-based inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent her Crook Star concept to industry worldwide over the next 2 years. An innovative and groundbreaking idea sure to resonate with those who own horses, the Crook Star, has been... - January 22, 2011 - New Product Help, Inc.
DMG Productions is Proud to Announce the Development of a Special Series on "Equine Health" as Part of Their "Health Heroes" Television Program
Most of the major health problems plaguing horses today could be easily cured or prevented if there was more education out there for the Equestrian. - January 19, 2011 - DMG Productions, LLC
The Humane Society of Greater Miami is the January 2011 Beneficiary for Rescue Chocolate
The Humane Society of Greater Miami has been named the January 2011 beneficiary for Rescue Chocolate, it was announced recently. The vegan chocolate company donates 100% of its profits to various animal rescue organizations. A different non-profit group is picked as the beneficiary each month. The... - January 16, 2011 - Rescue Chocolate
Leading Crisis Exercising Provider Steelhenge Supports Recent Foot and Mouth Disease Exercise for UK Government Executive Agency Animal Health
Steelhenge provided co-ordination and management support for a major two day national Foot and Mouth Disease exercise involving Animal Health, Defra, Scottish Government, Welsh Assembly Government and several other government departments - January 05, 2011 - Steelhenge Consulting Limited
Pet Insurance Company Trupanion Offers Tips for New Pet Owners
The holidays are a popular time to bring a new pet home, so Trupanion has released a list of tips to help these new pet owners get started. - January 03, 2011 - Trupanion
"Logic," Pretty Penny Ranch’s Champion Rescue GSD, from Manic to Magical in Twelve Months
Incentive based dog training turned "Logic," an uncontrollable rescue dog, into a beloved family member. Logic openly and routinely attacked all other dogs, people and animals, and failed two years of traditional obedience training. Aggressive, high drive, working class dogs are almost always trainable once boundaries, sense of purpose and rewards are established consistently. - December 29, 2010 - Pretty Penny Ranch
Trupanion Explains Pricing and Value Proposition
Pet insurance company Trupanion today released information about how the company’s core values support their pricing structure. Simply put, the value of any insurance is the percentage of premiums that are paid back in claims. Trupanion currently pays out more than 70% in premiums, with a... - December 15, 2010 - Trupanion
In-Home Pet Hospice Comes to Northeast Ohio
Rainbow Bridge Pet Hospice and Senior Care is offering professional in-home services to regions in Northeast Ohio. Based in Chagrin Falls, the mobile pet hospice will treat elderly and frail four-legged patients in eastern Cleveland suburbs, Geauga, Lake, Portage and Summit counties. During a... - December 10, 2010 - Rainbow Bow Bridge Pet Hospice and Senior Care
A Sweet Deal for Austin Pets Alive!
Austin Pets Alive! has been named the December 2010 beneficiary for Rescue Chocolate, the vegan chocolate company which donates 100% of its profits to various animal rescue organizations. Since its founding in June 2008, the Austin animal group has saved 5,859 dogs and cats and has facilitated... - November 29, 2010 - Rescue Chocolate
GenScript Received OLAW (Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare) Approval for Animal Welfare Assurance
GenScript received the approval of Animal Welfare Assurance for its animal facility on 9 Nov, 2010. This approval accentuates the responsibilities and procedures of GenScript regarding the care and use of laboratory animals. - November 24, 2010 - GenScript USA Inc.
Alpaca Festival to be Held at Howard County Fairgrounds
Alpacas have been getting more attention lately. Their fleece is highly prized. People can see these unfamiliar animals later this month at the Howard County Fairgrounds. The Maryland Alpaca Breeders Association (MABA) is observing their first-year celebration of alpacas and fleece at the... - November 12, 2010 - Long Acres Alpaca Farm
Pit Bull Rescue Group Gets Sweet Deal from Rescue Chocolate
Pit Bull Rescue Central has been named the November 2010 beneficiary for Rescue Chocolate, the vegan chocolate company which donates 100% of its profits to various animal rescue organizations. The pit bull rescue group has been in existence since 2004. Through educating the general public, its... - November 06, 2010 - Rescue Chocolate
Trupanion Reminds Pet Owners of Thanksgiving Dangers
With Thanksgiving less than a month away, Trupanion reminds pet owners of some of the dangers that affect dogs and cats during this holiday. - November 01, 2010 - Trupanion
Linda Blair of "The Exocist" & Helen Darras (SyFy Channel) Join with Other Hollywood Celebrities for Halloween at Chiller Theatre in Parsippany, NJ Oct. 29-31, 2010
Linda Blair, Hollywood's own Queen from the Scariest Movie of All Time, "The Exorcist" and her friend Helen Darras from (Universal Studios TV) SyFy Channel's newest fall 2010 show "Hollywood Treasure," will both be appearing this Halloween Weekend at Chiller Theatre in Parsippany, NJ. Linda Blair will be representing the charity she champions, the Linda Blair WorldHeart Foundation. - October 27, 2010 - Incorporate That Incorporated c/o Helen Darras
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Launches High Five Grant Program
Statewide Association of Veterinarians Announces Grant Program with $125,000 Budget - October 22, 2010 - NCVMA
More Than 20 Top Restaurants Sign on for 2010 Taste of the Islands to Benefit CROW
Residents and visitors who come out to the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife’s (CROW) 29th annual Taste of the Islands on Nov. 21 will sample dishes and desserts from 22 of Sanibel and Captiva’s finest restaurants, including: Blue Giraffe, Bubble Room Restaurant, Cantina... - October 20, 2010 - Center for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife
Pet Buddy Plus Thanks Professional Pet Sitters of Minnesota Who Are Making a Positive Difference in the Lives of Homeless Animals This Thanksgiving
Professional Pet Sitters of Minnesota along with pet sitters across the country and Canada are collecting donations for homeless animals in shelters and rescues in their communities by participating in the Thanksgiving WishBones for Pets charity. - October 19, 2010 - Pet Buddy Plus
Animal Kindness Awards Standardizes National Program on LeadMaster Cloud Computing Solution
The LeadMaster platform enables fundraising and donor relationship management for the Animal Kindness Awards organization. - October 15, 2010 - LeadMaster
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association to Host Pet Care Exhibit at 2010 N.C. State Fair
Statewide Association of Veterinarians to Offer Information on Pet Care and Animal Health. - October 13, 2010 - NCVMA
Farm Sanctuary Gets a Sweet Deal from Rescue Chocolate
Chickens, cows, pigs, and goats will be the beneficiaries this month, as Rescue Chocolate has named Farm Sanctuary to be its fundraising partner for October 2010. The chocolate company designates a different animal rescue organization each month to be the recipient of its net profits. Farm... - October 10, 2010 - Rescue Chocolate
Cairn Terrier Rescue Group Wins $10,000 in Shelter+ Challenge
Col. Potter Cairn Rescue Network-GL, a canine rescue group devoted to saving the “Toto” dogs from shelters, was the latest Grand Prize winner of The Animal Rescue Site’s $100,000 Shelter+ Challenge with Petfinder.com. Since 2008, The Animal Rescue Site’s Challenges have let... - October 09, 2010 - GreaterGood
Volunteers Sought for 2010 Taste of the Islands
CROW, The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, Inc., is seeking volunteers to work at its annual fundraising event, Taste of the Islands, to be held on Sunday, November 21. Volunteers are needed both the day prior to and day of the event to assist with setting up the grounds, decorations,... - October 06, 2010 - Center for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Donates $10,000 to N.C. Museum Of Natural Sciences
Statewide Association of Veterinarians to Serve as Lead Sponsor For Animal Grossology Exhibit - October 01, 2010 - NCVMA
The Wildlife Society's 17th Annual Conference
Wildlife managers, policymakers, researchers, and students from around the world will get together at The Wildlife Society’s 17th Annual Conference to discuss some of the most pressing wildlife-related issues of our time. The conference will be held in Snowbird, Utah from October 2 to 6, and... - September 29, 2010 - The Wildlife Society
Audubon Lifestyles' Bird City USA Program Working for Municipalities and Communities
The designation of Bird City USA provides a simple and effective way for communities to become part of the national bird conservation movement and to begin reaping some of the economic rewards associated with being known as a community that cares about birds and promotes birding. - September 16, 2010 - ISC-Audubon
Polar Bear Planet Enterprises is the New Bronze Sponsor of Polar Bears International
Bronze sponsorship level for Polar Bear Planet Enterprises (PBPE) is awarded by Polar Bears International (PBI) for their assistance to the non-profit organization, dedicated to protection of Polar Bears and their environment. PBPE donates a percentage of all sales from their Electricity Usage Monitors which help to reduce CO2 emissions. - September 12, 2010 - Polar Bear Planet Enterprises.com Inc
The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Releases Podcast on Commercial Dog Breeding Operations
The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (http://www.ncvma.org/) has announced the release of a podcast discussing commercial dog breeding operations, commonly known as puppy mills. In the podcast, Dr. Brenda Stevens, a clinical assistant professor at N.C. State University’s School... - September 12, 2010 - NCVMA
Trupanion Welcomes Consumer Reports Pet Insurance Review, Urges Pet Owners to Shop Carefully
According to a just-released Consumer Reports review of the pet insurance industry, pet owners wanting to provide the best medical care for their dogs and cats can be confused about the need for and benefits of pet medical insurance. Consumer Reports compared nine policies from four companies... - August 19, 2010 - Trupanion
InnoVet® to Donate Digital Versa DR to Qualifying ACVR Teaching Hospital
Visit with InnoVet at the Annual Meeting for the American College of Veterinary Radiology August 16-19, Grove Park Inn & Spa, Asheville, NC - August 11, 2010 - Summit Industries
Philadelphia Animal Rescue Gets Sweet Deal in August
Philadelphia’s only no-kill animal shelter has been chosen as the August 2010 beneficiary for Rescue Chocolate, the social-enterprise chocolate company which donates its net profits to animal rescue organizations. Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) will receive the donation in order... - August 04, 2010 - Rescue Chocolate
scil Launches New scil Vet View V1 Plus Vital Signs Monitor
New Version Enhanced with CO2 Capabilities. - July 31, 2010 - scil animal care company
Rescue Chocolate's July Sales to Benefit New York City's Homeless Pets
New Hope, the rescue wing of New York City’s Animal Care & Control (AC&C) will be the July beneficiary of Rescue Chocolate, it was announced recently. The Brooklyn-based chocolate company donates all net profits to various animal rescue organizations. Sarah Gross, President of the... - June 30, 2010 - Rescue Chocolate
Canidae Pet Foods Sponsors the Western States Horse Expo and Previews New "Equidae®" Equine Diet
The new Equidae® line of horse feed provides a superior level of nutrition only possible with steam extruded equine diets and is fully guaranteed by the makers of Canidae All Natural Pet Foods, a trusted brand for over 14 years. - June 11, 2010 - CANIDAE Natural Pet Food Company
Elmsford Animal Shelter to Benefit from All Rescue Chocolate Sales in June
A 79-year-old animal rescue organization has been named as Rescue Chocolate’s beneficiary for the month of June 2010. Net profits earned by the company for the month will be donated to the Elmsford Animal Shelter of Central Westchester, New York. The organization is home to 300 dogs and 500... - June 05, 2010 - Rescue Chocolate
Terry Geber Wins 2010 EQUUS Magazine Professional Horseman Award
Terry Geber, ranch manager of Fire Creek Ranch in Huson, Mont., has been selected as the 2010 EQUUS Magazine Professional Horseman Award winner. To enter for a chance to win, visitors to EQUUSMagazine.com submitted 200-word essays nominating a horse professional who has gone above and beyond... - June 03, 2010 - Equine Network, LLC
Equine.com Celebrates 15 Years with Sweepstakes
Equine.com celebrates 15 years with anniversary sweepstakes with over $40,000 in prizes from now through December 2010. - May 26, 2010 - Equine Network, LLC
DogsBite.org Releases Data of U.S. Fatal Pit Bull Attacks from the Early and Mid 1900s
The data shows that a pit bull owned by world-renowned pit bull breeder, John P. Colby, killed his nephew at his Newburyport home in 1909. - May 15, 2010 - DogsBite.org Incorporated
Dental Students Sharpen Their Skills on Wild Animals’ Teeth
Second-year students in the Dental Hygiene program at Ozarks Technical Community College in Springfield, Mo., visited the Dickerson Park Zoo last week to provide dental treatment for two female maned wolves. “This opportunity is part of a yearly project in which the Dental Hygiene students... - April 22, 2010 - Ozarks Technical Community College